on points
idiom
: by earning more points or less points (as the case may be) than one's opponent in a game or contest
He beat his opponent on points.
lose to the other team on points
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The win moves the Spirit and Pride level on points, 12, behind No. 1 Kansas City Current in the NWSL standings.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The Kings outscored the Hornets 50-42 on points in the paint, 19-13 in second-chance points and 16-6 in fastbreak points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
With the result, the Current remained tied for first on points with the Orlando Pride.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Make predictions on points, assists, rebounds, three-pointers and other stats.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The Kings outscored the Hornets 50-42 on points in the paint, 19-13 in second-chance points and 16-6 in fastbreak points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
With the result, the Current remained tied for first on points with the Orlando Pride.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Make predictions on points, assists, rebounds, three-pointers and other stats.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on points
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“On points.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20points. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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